What diet would you recommend 48 hours after Rhinoplasty?

Following surgery
begin with a light diet, liquids only. The next day you can begin a
soft, regular diet but for 2 weeks avoid foods that require excessive lip movement such as
apples, corn on the cob, etc. A high
protein diet is recommended. Talk to your surgeon about
what is and is not acceptable to eat early post-op.

It is important to keep yourself well hydrated after surgery.  If you do not feel up to eating or are experiencing nausea you can hold off  on eating as long as you are maintaining yourself well hydrated.  Once you resume your normal diet it is best to avoid foods heavy in salt.  Salty foods will cause water retention which can worsen swelling

I recommend a healthy diet for all my patients.  After rhinoplasty I suggest fruits such as pineapple or papaya to minimize bruising.  Arnica Montana and Bromelain are also great to take to decrease bruising and swelling.  A low salt, low alcohol diet will also minimize swelling.  Get plenty of rest and allow time to do the rest.